1 Scope

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This Standard applies to hoists and body-support units (assistive devices) used to transfer, typically by
suspending from above, persons between beds, chairs, stretchers, bathtubs, pools, or other similar
destinations or standing positions, or for supporting portions of the body. For example, this Standard applies to hoists and body-support units often referred to as ceiling lifts, portable lifts, floor lifts, sit-to-stand lifts, bathtub-chair lifts, pool lifts, and their slings and accessories, etc.

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This Standard does not apply to devices that transport persons between two levels (floors) of a building
(e.g., elevators, escalators, stair lifts, etc.). Similarly, this Standard does not apply to beds, stretchers,
powered lift chairs, wheeled-chairs, or other devices that can be used to transport people short
distances between locations.

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It does not include methods for the determination of ageing or corrosion of such hoists and body support units.

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It does not include methods to qualify individual body support units prior to use.

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Note: This standard specifies requirements and test methods associated with design and manufacturing specifications of hoists and body supports. Please refer to Z10535.2 for safety requirements for lifts for the transfer of persons and related practices, including:
a) installation;
b) commissioning

c) inspection;
d) maintenance;
e) testing (performance-verification);
f) care and use; and
g) cleaning and infection control.